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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: Whatever It Is, I'm Against It.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was charged with the assassination of John F. Kennedy?
(a) Jack Ruby.
(b) John Hinkley.
(c) David Koresh.
(d) Lee Harvey Oswald.

2. What is a device that can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link while moving around a wide geographic area?
(a) Microwave.
(b) Cell phone.
(c) Personal computer.
(d) GPS.

3. What state had been home to many of the largest defense contractors that have since been forced to close down, leaving millions unemployed?
(a) Florida.
(b) California.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Montana.

4. What news agency do the authors criticize for having its own agenda in Chapter 12: "Whatever It Is, I'm Against It"?
(a) MSNBC.
(b) CNN.
(c) Fox News.
(d) ABC News.

5. Senator James Inhofe refers to global warming as what?
(a) A Republican matter.
(b) A hoax.
(c) An attempt at terrorism.
(d) A legitimate concern.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an online social networking service and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters?

2. Abortions account for what percentage of Planned Parenthood Federation of America's total services?

3. During what years was John F. Kennedy President of the United States?

4. Who do the authors assert is a political icon for the Republican Party?

5. What is the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies?

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